The Inauguration Mass For Pope Francis

The Inauguration Mass For Pope Francis

The Inauguration Mass For Pope Francis

Franco Origlia

Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg (L), Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg (2L) and their son Prince Felix (3L), Prince Albert II of Monaco (4R), Princess Charlene of Monaco (3R), King Albert II of Belgium (2R) and Queen Paola of Belgium (R) attend the Inauguration Mass of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The inauguration of Pope Francis is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have crowded into St Peter's Square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his position. Pope Francis' inauguration takes place in front his cardinals, spiritual leaders as well as heads of states from around the world and he will now lead an estimated 1.3 billion Catholics.

Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg (L), Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg (2L) and their son Prince Felix (3L), Prince Albert II of Monaco (4R), Princess Charlene of Monaco (3R), King Albert II of Belgium (2R) and Queen Paola of Belgium (R) attend the Inauguration Mass of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The inauguration of Pope Francis is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have crowded into St Peter's Square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his position. Pope Francis' inauguration takes place in front his cardinals, spiritual leaders as well as heads of states from around the world and he will now lead an estimated 1.3 billion Catholics.

The Inauguration Mass For Pope Francis

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Pope Francis greets the faithful during the Inauguration Mass for Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass was held in front of an estimated crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration took place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world.

Pope Francis greets the faithful during the Inauguration Mass for Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass was held in front of an estimated crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration took place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world.

The Inauguration Mass For Pope Francis

Franco Origlia

Pope Francis attends his Inauguration Mass in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The inauguration of Pope Francis is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have crowded into St Peter's Square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his position. Pope Francis' inauguration takes place in front his cardinals, spiritual leaders as well as heads of states from around the world and he will now lead an estimated 1.3 billion Catholics.

Pope Francis attends his Inauguration Mass in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The inauguration of Pope Francis is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have crowded into St Peter's Square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his position. Pope Francis' inauguration takes place in front his cardinals, spiritual leaders as well as heads of states from around the world and he will now lead an estimated 1.3 billion Catholics.

The Inauguration Mass For Pope Francis

Christopher Furlong

Pope Francis greets the faithful during the Inauguration Mass for Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass was held in front of an estimated crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration took place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world.

Pope Francis greets the faithful during the Inauguration Mass for Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass was held in front of an estimated crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration took place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world.

The Inauguration Mass For Pope Francis

Christopher Furlong

Pope Francis greets the faithful during the Inauguration Mass for Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass was held in front of an estimated crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration took place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world.

Pope Francis greets the faithful during the Inauguration Mass for Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass was held in front of an estimated crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration took place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world.

The Inauguration Mass For Pope Francis

Christopher Furlong

Pope Francis greets the faithful during the Inauguration Mass for Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass was held in front of an estimated crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration took place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world.

Pope Francis greets the faithful during the Inauguration Mass for Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass was held in front of an estimated crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration took place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world.

The Inauguration Mass For Pope Francis

Dan Kitwood

Pope Francis attends his Inauguration Mass in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration takes place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world.

Pope Francis attends his Inauguration Mass in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration takes place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world.

The Inauguration Mass For Pope Francis

Spencer Platt

Three nuns listen to the Inauguration Mass for Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff.

Three nuns listen to the Inauguration Mass for Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff.

The Inauguration Mass For Pope Francis

Spencer Platt

People from around the world attend the Inauguration Mass for Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff.

People from around the world attend the Inauguration Mass for Pope Francis in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff.

The Inauguration Mass For Pope Francis

Spencer Platt

Pope Francis drives through the crowds during the Inauguration Mass for the Pope in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff.

Pope Francis drives through the crowds during the Inauguration Mass for the Pope in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff.

The Inauguration Mass For Pope Francis

Spencer Platt

Pope Francis drives through the crowds during the Inauguration Mass for the Pope in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff.

Pope Francis drives through the crowds during the Inauguration Mass for the Pope in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff.

The Inauguration Mass For Pope Francis

Dan Kitwood

Pope Francis attends his Inauguration Mass in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration takes place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world.

Pope Francis attends his Inauguration Mass in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration takes place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world.

The Inauguration Mass For Pope Francis

Spencer Platt

Pope Francis drives through the crowds during the Inauguration Mass for the Pope in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff.

Pope Francis drives through the crowds during the Inauguration Mass for the Pope in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff.

The Inauguration Mass For Pope Francis

Franco Origlia

Pope Francis acknowledges the crowd of faithful as he arrives in St. Peter's Square for his Inauguration Mass on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The inauguration of Pope Francis is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have crowded into St Peter's Square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his position. Pope Francis' inauguration takes place in front his cardinals, spiritual leaders as well as heads of states from around the world and he will now lead an estimated 1.3 billion Catholics.

Pope Francis acknowledges the crowd of faithful as he arrives in St. Peter's Square for his Inauguration Mass on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The inauguration of Pope Francis is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have crowded into St Peter's Square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his position. Pope Francis' inauguration takes place in front his cardinals, spiritual leaders as well as heads of states from around the world and he will now lead an estimated 1.3 billion Catholics.

The Inauguration Mass For Pope Francis

Peter Macdiarmid

Pope Francis attends his Inauguration Mass in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration takes place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world.

Pope Francis attends his Inauguration Mass in St Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The mass is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have filled the square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his role as pontiff. Pope Francis’ inauguration takes place in front of Cardinals and spiritual leaders as well as heads of state from around the world.

Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg , Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg... News PhotoAlbert II of Belgium,Arts Culture and Entertainment,Attending,Belgium,Charlene - Princess of Monaco,Duchess,Grand Duchess Maria Teresa,Grand Duke Henri Of Luxembourg,Horizontal,Human Interest,Inauguration Into Office,International Landmark,Males,Monaco Royalty,Politics,Pope,Pope Francis,Prince - Royal Person,Prince Albert II of Monaco,Princess,Queen - Royal Person,Queen Paola Of Belgium,Religion,Religious Mass,Royalty,Son,Spirituality,St. Peter's Square,State of the Vatican City,VaticanPhotographer Franco OrigliaCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesVATICAN CITY, VATICAN - MARCH 19: Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg (L), Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg (2L) and their son Prince Felix (3L), Prince Albert II of Monaco (4R), Princess Charlene of Monaco (3R), King Albert II of Belgium (2R) and Queen Paola of Belgium (R) attend the Inauguration Mass of Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 in Vatican City, Vatican. The inauguration of Pope Francis is being held in front of an expected crowd of up to one million pilgrims and faithful who have crowded into St Peter's Square and the surrounding streets to see the former Cardinal of Buenos Aires officially take up his position. Pope Francis' inauguration takes place in front his cardinals, spiritual leaders as well as heads of states from around the world and he will now lead an estimated 1.3 billion Catholics. (Photo by Franco Origlia/Getty Images)